Tag Archive: religious freedom
Ensuring Equality for Women at the Western Wall
Judge prevents security officers from carrying out discriminatory searches against women at the Western Wall.
Fighting the Monopoly on Jewish Conversion
Israel’s new Conversion Law is a small step in the right direction, but NIF grantee Israel Hofsheet (Be Free Israel) offers a strong reminder of how far we still have to go to reach true equality.
Combating the Erasure of Women by Religious Extremists
NIF grantee Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC) successfully petitioned for the city of Jerusalem to tackle the religious vandalism attempting to erase women from public spaces.
Fighting Gender Segregation
Shatil is launching curricula for mechinot (pre-military programs) in order to fight gender segregation and the exclusion of women from public spaces.
Bolstering Progressive Jewish Activism in Israel
Shatil kicks off the Masorti Voices Fellowship which creates an educational space for traditional Jewish Israelis engaged in progressive activism.
Supporting LGBTQ in the ultra-Orthodox Community
Shatil is working with LGBTQ Jews in the Ultra-Orthodox community to help promote LGBTQ rights and tolerance.
Supreme Court Victory for Religious Freedom
After decades of advocacy by multiple of our grantees, on Monday Israel’s Supreme ordered the State to recognize Reform and Conservative conversions.
“Today is a day to celebrate” – NIF’s Mickey Gitzin on Israeli Supreme Court decision
Responding to the news that Israel’s Supreme Court declared Reform and Conservative conversions in Israel valid for the purposes of Israel’s Law of Return, NIF Directors Mickey Gitzin (Israel) and Rabbi Ayelet S. Cohen (New York / tri-state area) released the following statements.
Combatting Gender Discrimination in the Skies
NIF grantee Israel Religious Action Center is suing EasyJet on behalf of a woman who was asked to move seats on her flight due to her gender.
Fighting Discrimination Against Russian-Born Israelis
Despite an unfounded libel suit, Israel Hofsheet (Be Free Israel) continues to stand up against discrimination in the workplace.